Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is the active spacecraft launched on November 20, 2004. Built by Spectrum Astro and controlled through Penn State's mission operations center, it has transformed gamma-ray-burst and transient astronomy through rapid autonomous slews and prompt public alerts.
Identity
- Aliases
- SwiftSwift Gamma-Ray Burst ExplorerSwift Gamma-ray Observatory
- Name
- Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is the active spacecraft launched on November 20, 2004. Built by Spectrum Astro and controlled through Penn State's mission operations center, it has transformed gamma-ray-burst and transient astronomy through rapid autonomous slews and prompt public alerts.
- First Flight Date
- 2004-11-20
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:15:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:15:42 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2004-11-20
- Vehicle Code
- Swift